On this episode, State's Attorney Tony Covington explains the purpose and functionality of a Civilian Review Board to review citizen claims of excessive force by police in Charles County and nationwide.

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State’s Attorney Tony Covington sits with Executive Assistant Kristen Schulz and Public Relations Specialist Kandes Carter to discuss child sexual and physical abuse. Included in the discussion:

 00:01:06     What is Child Abuse?
00:03:07     Corporal Punishment
00:06:43     Child Sexual Abuse
00:08:37     "Stranger-Danger" and Danger from People Children Know
00:10:12     What is "Grooming"?
00:11:20     Grooming Children and Adults
00:13:11     Why Kids Don't Report Sexual Abuse
00:14:50     Indicators of Abuse
00:16:33     Communicating with Kids About Abuse (What to Say)
00:19:46     Frequency of Sexual Assault Victims Reporting Immediately and Why
00:22:28     How to Report Abuse
00:24:39     Abuse in Schools and What We Can Do for Prevention
00:30:22     Summary of Episode

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On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington discusses what plea agreements/plea deals are and why they actually are a good thing for the criminal justice system.

00:02:13      Explanation of Plea Deals

00:03:32      Why Plea Deals Are Necessary

00:04:39      Unpredictable Juries and Accountability  

00:07:23      Considering Judges’ Sentencings

00:09:51      Why Defendants Are Charged Multiple Counts

00:13:45      The Certainty of a Plea

00:14:43      Changes in Evidence

00:15:44      Holding People Accountable

 

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On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, part 2 of a two-episode discussion, State's Attorney Tony Covington offers solutions to the drunk driving problem discussed in part one. He is joined by Executive Assistant Kristen Schulz and Public Relations Specialist Kandes Carter, both of the State's Attorney's Office, in a question/answer style format.

00:03:05     Responsibility of Drivers
00:05:58     Technology Assessing Sobriety
00:08:37     Expansion of Portable Breathalyzer Tests
00:11:44     Fixing Society's Attitude About Drunk Driving
00:15:10     Law Enforcement & Catching Drunk Drivers
00:20:15     Behavior-Changing Sentencing

To listen to Part One of the Drunk Driving podcast, which discusses the drunk driving problem and its causes, please click here.

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On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington discusses the deadly choice that kills over 10,000 people in America per year: drunk driving.

In part one of a two-episode discussion, State's Attorney Covington breaks down the problem of drunk driving and its causes, while also sharing a gripping true-life narrative of how drunk driving affected one family forever.

01:38 - Victim Impact Account
06:09 - Problem by the Numbers
08:55 - The Cause: Public Attitude
09:57 - Alcohol is NOT the Cause of Drunk Driving
14:06 - Good Guy or Criminal?
17:59 - Drunk Driving and the Criminal Justice System
27:23 - Enforcement of the Laws
28:47 - Relying on Drunk Drivers
34:04 - Dispelling Myths
35:41 - Conclusion

Please stay tuned for Part 2 of Tony Talks Charles County Crime: Drunk Driving.


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On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington talks with DV/CSA Advocate Jill Short about her own experience with domestic violence, ways to help people in abusive situations, combating domestic violence, and more.

For more information on domestic violence, please contact the CCSAO or see the Victim/Witness section of our website for helpful links: http://ccsao.us/victim-family-resources/victim-witness-unit/

To Contact Jill Short:
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.alwaysavoice.com
FACEBOOK: Always a Voice- Support Group for Survivors of Abuse

Center for Abused Persons 24-hour hotline: 301-645-3336.

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On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington breaks down the mission and work of the State's Attorney's Office.

Included in this episode:

02:54 - State's Attorney's Role
03:38 - Funding for the State's Attorney's Office (SAO)
04:38 - Holding Wrong-Doers Accountable
05:04 - Mission of the SAO
05:46 - Role of the Prosecutor
07:48 - SAO Units and Their Duties
13:10 - Victim Witness Assistance Unit and Victims
14:39 - Role of Prosecutors, Cont.
18:13 - Filing Criminal Charges
20:06 - Dropping Criminal Charges


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